The Charlotte Towing Ordinance was last amended on July 26, 2004. The 8 changes are listed below.

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§ 6-563now makes it clear that proper signage is required before a trespass tow of anyweight vehicle is conducted.

§ 6-563now makes exceptions to the signage requirement for vehicles that have been abandoned for 72 hours, or for vehicles that are disabled.

§ 6-564now makes it clear that only fees for towing and storage may be charge as a condition of release for a vehicle. (Parking violation fees may not be charged as a condition of release.)

§ 6-564now calls for annual review of the ordinance mandated maximum fees by the Chief of Police.

§ 6-565 now clearly requires a vehicle owner to provide their identifying information to the tow company at the scene of an interrupted tow in order to have their vehicle released without charge.

§ 6-569now requires the signage posted for booting locales to include the name, as well as the telephone number and address of the authorized booting company.

§ 6-572now allows a $100.00 civil penalty to be assessed by the City for any violation of any section of the towing ordinance. (The required call-in mandated by § 6-567 may be enforced in this manner.)

§ 6-573, the sunset provision of the towing ordinance, was repealed; making the towing ordinance a permanent fixture of the CharlotteCityCode.

To view a full copy of the Towing Ordinance, please click the link below.